MassVoter.com← Belmont Select BoardBelmont Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 23, 2019
17 recorded votes, 17 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ACTION BY CONSENT
Enter into executive session as stated above
Executive Session ~ To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open 2 meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body, and the Chair so declares; All Unions Motion: To enter into executive session as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Executive Session ~ To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open 2 meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body, and the Chair so declares; All Unions Motion: To enter into executive session as stated above. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy Epstein).”
Come out of executive session
; Motion: To come out of executive session. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy 2 Epstein)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“; Motion: To come out of executive session. (Vote passed 3-0; Roll-call vote: Tom Caputo, Adam Dash, Roy 2 Epstein).”
Epstein)
Accept the gift of 5330k from the estate of Joan Campbell for the establishment of an endowment fund for Lone Tree Hill
Motion: To accept the gift of 5330k from the estate of Joan Campbell for the establishment of an endowment fund for Lone Tree Hill. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To accept the gift of 5330k from the estate of Joan Campbell for the establishment of an endowment fund for Lone Tree Hill. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the new Common Victualler License for Jamaica Jeff's (Jeffery Lasseter) 61 Leonard Street
Motion: To approve the new Common Victualler License for Jamaica Jeff's (Jeffery Lasseter) 61 Leonard Street. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the new Common Victualler License for Jamaica Jeff's (Jeffery Lasseter) 61 Leonard Street. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the non-transferrable All Alcohol License for Jamaica Jeff's, LLC, 61 Leonard Street, Belmont
Motion: To approve the non-transferrable All Alcohol License for Jamaica Jeff's, LLC, 61 Leonard Street, Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the non-transferrable All Alcohol License for Jamaica Jeff's, LLC, 61 Leonard Street, Belmont. (Vote passed 3-0).”
The Board took up several items within the documents themselves
Approve and sign the agreement for $3,525,000 for "Manhole Insert Project" and "Sump Pump Removal Project" with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., along the lines outlined in the packet
Motion: To approve and sign the agreement for $3,525,000 for "Manhole Insert Project" and "Sump Pump Removal Project" with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., along the lines outlined in the packet. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve and sign the agreement for $3,525,000 for "Manhole Insert Project" and "Sump Pump Removal Project" with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., along the lines outlined in the packet. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Open Warrant for Fall Special Town Meeting
Open the 2019 Fall Town Meeting Warrant now, to close on Tuesday September 24 2019 at 5:00pm
Motion: To open the 2019 Fall Town Meeting Warrant now, to close on Tuesday September 24 2019 at 5:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To open the 2019 Fall Town Meeting Warrant now, to close on Tuesday September 24 2019 at 5:00pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Committee Appointments
Appoint Ellen Sugarman to the Community Path Project Committee to fill the term of Andrew Wall expiring in 2020
Motion: To appoint Ellen Sugarman to the Community Path Project Committee to fill the term of Andrew Wall expiring in 2020. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Ellen Sugarman to the Community Path Project Committee to fill the term of Andrew Wall expiring in 2020. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Constable
Reappoint William Chemelli as a Belmont Constable
Motion: To reappoint William Chemelli as a Belmont Constable. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint William Chemelli as a Belmont Constable. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Council on Aging
Reappoint Mary Ann Scali, Joel Semuels, and Ellen Sullivan to three year terms on the Council on Aging; to reappoint Phyllis Solomon to a two year term on the Council on Aging; to appoint Mark...
Motion: To reappoint Mary Ann Scali, Joel Semuels, and Ellen Sullivan to three year terms on the Council on Aging; to reappoint Phyllis Solomon to a two year term on the Council on Aging; to appoint Mark Paolillo to a three year term on the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To reappoint Mary Ann Scali, Joel Semuels, and Ellen Sullivan to three year terms on the Council on Aging; to reappoint Phyllis Solomon to a two year term on the Council on Aging; to appoint Mark Paolillo to a three year term on the Council on Aging. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Energy Committee
Appoint Kay Williams to the Energy Committee
Motion: To appoint Kay Williams to the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Kay Williams to the Energy Committee. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Recreation Commission
Appoint Melissa Hart to the Recreation Commission
Motion: To appoint Melissa Hart to the Recreation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To appoint Melissa Hart to the Recreation Commission. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Appoint Justin Bakule to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to a term ending in 2020; to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to a term ending in 2021
In addition to Pikcilingis, the Chair was recommending Justin Bakule from the new pool of applicants. , Motion: To appoint Justin Bakule to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to a term ending in 2020; to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to a term ending in 2021. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“In addition to Pikcilingis, the Chair was recommending Justin Bakule from the new pool of applicants. , Motion: To appoint Justin Bakule to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to a term ending in 2020; to appoint Aaron Pikcilingis to the Vision 21 Implementation Committee to a term ending in 2021. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Garvin reviewed the Town Administrator's Report
Appoint Glenn Clancy as acting Town Administrator from October 19 to 23, : 2019
Marshall was locking into potential solutions, including finding programs for residents that would meet their needs during the construction period. e League of Women Voters Warrant briefing information night scheduled for November 5 at the Beech Street Center. « Garvin and Assistant Town Administrator Marshall would be attending the ICMA conference Saturday October 19 to Wednesday October 23. : © Motion: To appoint Glenn Clancy as acting Town Administrator from October 19 to 23, : 2019. {Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Marshall was locking into potential solutions, including finding programs for residents that would meet their needs during the construction period. e League of Women Voters Warrant briefing information night scheduled for November 5 at the Beech Street Center. « Garvin and Assistant Town Administrator Marshall would be attending the ICMA conference Saturday October 19 to Wednesday October 23. : © Motion: To appoint Glenn Clancy as acting Town Administrator from October 19 to 23, : 2019. {Vote passed 3-0).”
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approve the August 12, 2019 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the August 12, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the August 12, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Approve the August 26, 2019 regular session minutes
Motion: To approve the August 26, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Motion: To approve the August 26, 2019 regular session minutes. (Vote passed 3-0).”
Caputo
Adjourn
Z ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:54pm. (Vote passed 3-0)
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Z ADJOURNMENT: Motion: To adjourn at 9:54pm. (Vote passed 3-0).”
From the Belmont Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Belmontonian — Matthew Taylor and Carol Berberian (April 2026); Yates for Belmont campaign website — Taylor Yates. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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